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Aroldis Chapman traded to Cubs in blockbuster deal with Yankees, report says

The Cubs have agreed to acquire flame-throwing lefty relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees for four players, according to various reports.

The Yankees will get shortstop Gleyber Torres, the Cubs No. 1 prospect, as well as pitcher Adam Warren and outfield prospect Billy McKinney. That's a significant haul for a relief pitcher who will be a free agent at season's end.

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Yanks and Cubs have a deal. Torres, mckinney, Warren and likely 1 more to NYY.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 25, 2016

Chapman, 28, is the hardest-throwing pitcher in baseball and one of the top closers.